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Still from The Raven — The Raven (1963) — Roger CormanPhotographed by Floyd Crosby

Poster for The Raven

Roger Corman

The Raven

English / 1963 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Fantasy Horror

Letterboxd: 3.26/5·17.7K ratings·4.9K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A magician who has been turned into a raven turns to a former sorcerer for help.

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August 2023
Position 42
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Grindhouse Gothic: Roger Corman Directs Edgar Allan Poe
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorRoger Corman

WriterRichard Matheson

CinematographerFloyd Crosby

Composer

EditorRonald Sinclair

ProducerRoger Corman

Cast

Vincent Priceas Dr. Erasmus Craven

Peter Lorreas Dr. Adolphus Bedlo

Boris Karloffas Dr. Scarabus

Hazel Courtas Lenore Craven

Olive Sturgessas Estelle Craven

Jack Nicholsonas Rexford Bedlo

John Dierkesas Roderick Craven

Connie Wallaceas Maid

William Baskinas Grimes

Aaron Saxonas Gort

Leo Gordonas Grimes (voice) (uncredited)

Dick Johnstoneas Roderick Craven (uncredited)

The Raven (1963) | Criteria